The Oncology Medical Home (OMH) standards provide a comprehensive roadmap for oncology practices to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care. Developed jointly by the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) the latest OMH standards establish core elements needed to deliver equitable, high-quality cancer care.

With the new standards, ASCO and COA seek to achieve a broad consensus among all stakeholders—including patients, clinicians, payers, purchasers, and employers—on what patients with cancer should expect and receive from their cancer care teams.

The ASCO-COA OMH standards were developed based on a systematic review of evidence, including comparative peer-reviewed studies, studies of clinical pathways, and a systematic review of survivorship care plans, along with consensus of a multidisciplinary Expert Panel, comprising clinicians, health system administrators, and patient advocates. Prior to publication, the standards were approved by COA’s Payment Reform Committee and the ASCO Board of Directors.

Whether you’re a cancer care team looking for guidance on integrating a new treatment modality or a payer ensuring your providers are staying compliant with OMH standards, the Standards Manual has an answer.